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Depot Manager
Commercial vehicle hire
Full time, Permanent role, Monday to Friday
£48,000 - £53,000 OTE
Job ID :37309
Depot location ,Bristol
The Company
Our client is a leading provider of commercial vehicle hire solutions and part of a well-established multinational group. With a reputation for operational excellence and customer service, they support businesses across the UK, Europe and rest of the world with a modern, compliant fleet and a strong local branch network.
As Depot Manager for Bristol, you will report to the Regional Operations Manager and be responsible for 25 members of staff (both office & maintenance) and a fleet of circa 350 vehicles.
The Role
* To control the business in a manner that ensures the commercial and net profit objectives of the business are met and to have a positive input into the development of the business
* To assume overall accountability for achieving depot & company targets whilst adhering to company procedures and strategy
* To maximise sales and profitability through excellent customer service and account management
* To provide a safe working environment and the provision of a well-maintained vehicle fleet.
Candidate Requirements for Depot Manager role
* Extensive management experience with record of target setting and performance review.
* Commercial and financial awareness and team management experience.
* Excellent negotiating and sales skills.
* Is able to work and manage through others by setting clear targets, objectively measuring performance and quality, providing regular feedback and coaching as required.
* Is flexible and is able to embrace and cope with change and accepts accountability.
* Identify and deliver opportunities that can lead to improved financial performance or a stronger relationship with customers.
* Can assess the commercial implications of plans, actions and issues arising on the operation and the customer. Is able to present solutions not problems.
* Effective verbal and written communicator, coupled with problem solving skills.
* Has effective presentation and listening skills coupled with a consultative style to ensure team commitment.
* Can understand operating budgets as well as the relationship of KPI’s to the financial management / performance of the business.
Key Responsibilities for Depot Manager
* To ensure the attainment of the depots financial and fleet targets.
* Adhere to company policies and procedures and ensure legislative compliance.
* To generate and maximise profit in line with company expectation.
* To manage all aspects of the depot fleet, including breakdowns
* To account for the cost effectiveness of the depot workshop
* To effectively manage the depot maintenance budget
* To maximise and expedite all depot recharges
* To ensure the complete and accurate use of the Fleet Management CRM database
Other/Benefits
* 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays and Birthday
* Increasing holiday entitlement for long service (capped at 30 days)
* Company car or car allowance
* Company pension
* Group life assurance scheme, plus access health & wellbeing services and employee discount perks
* Continuous technical training and development
* Free onsite parking
Embracing diversity in all its forms, our client is an equal opportunity employer. They welcome individuals from all walks of life, irrespective of race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or belief.
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